Centre for Geoinformatics, University of Salzburg

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Doctoral college (DK) Geographic Information Science

GISCIENCE

Application Form

Surname:

Firstname:
Middle name(s):

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY):

Nationality / Citizenship

 Male Female Single Married

Street:

City/State:

Postcode:

Country:
Tel:

E-mail::

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Education

University/College, Degree:

If you have already obtained your degree(s), please include a scanned version of the degree award
certificate (for details see below).
Note: only degrees equivalent to an Austrian Master’s degree are acceptable. Among these are German
“Diplomstudien” as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s Honours degrees which include project work
summarized in a written thesis.
Candidates who have not yet obtained their Master degree will be considered if they can prove that
they will finish their studies within July 2011.

Additional Education (if applicable)

List additional certificates/diplomas:

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Education and training

Give a summary in tabular format of your education and training at the University, college, etc.
(seminars, training, summer schools, workshops ), (please do not exceed one page).

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Courses/Transcript of studies

Please list the courses you have taken and the grades obtained. Include all university level or other
relevant courses. If you have passed final university examinations, please provide details (do not exceed
one page or attach copy of original transcript as pdf).

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Research/technical experience

If you have any research experience, please list the techniques/methods you have learned and describe
the nature of the project and your contribution (please do not exceed one page).

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List of Publications/Abstracts/ Conference presentations (if applicable)

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Scientific interests

Write a short essay about the area of research within GIScience that you find most interesting (please
do not exceed 700 words).

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Preferred research topics/research groups

Please select 2 or 3 thesis projects (among the 10 thesis projects listed on the webpage). Briefly justify
your choice.

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Honours, scholarships, prizes and awards

Please list any honours or awards you have received and consider relevant to this application. Include
award dates and a short description.

Language skills

Please indicate speaking, reading and writing ability in English language. Please consider a TOEFL level of
550 points and higher to be expected.

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References

Please list below the names and addresses of three potential referees who we may contact if needed.

Referee 1
First Name/Last Name:
University/College:
Name and Address of Institution:
E-mail:
Telephone Number:

Referee 2
First Name/Last Name:
University/College:
Name and Address of Institution:
E-mail:
Telephone Number:

Referee 3
First Name/Last Name:
University/College:
Name and Address of Institution:
E-mail:
Telephone Number:

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Checklist of required documents

o This application form - signed

o Comprehensive curriculum vitae (track record of your educational and professional
development)
o Copies of degree awards and transcripts documenting the fulfillment of entry requirements
(original or attested copies may be requested later for verification and possible admission)

Please note that this is a selection process for the DK. Additional material – including original documents
– will be required for the admission/enrolment of the selected candidates at the University of Salzburg.

Declaration of consent

I certify that the information provided within this application form for the Doctoral College
“Geographic Information Science” is complete and accurate and I understand that any
wrong information may lead to no further consideration of my application.
I have read, understood and accepted all current information regarding the programme and the
requirements.

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(Place/Date) (Signature)

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